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Jordin Sparks Celebrates Chart Victory From Her Sick Bed

Jordin Sparks is in great spirits after hitting the top of Billboard Dance Chart with her new single, “S.O.S. (Let The Music Play),” she just can’t “laugh” about it.

“I’m in a great mood except I can’t laugh or cough! Ergh. Rest & movie time,” she wrote on her Twitter account on Friday.

On The Download: ‘Glee: The Music, Vol. 1’

It’s hard to go anywhere nowadays and escape the “Glee” hype. And why would you want to? It’s arguably the most refreshing new scripted series on television since “30 Rock” debuted three years ago.

In today’s multi-media platform society though, one track of income a successful business venture does not make. Today, the first volume of songs is available for purchase as well, courtesy of Columbia Records.

And nothing could be more fun for reliving the moments associated with the songs in the show.

Former ‘Idols’ Weigh In On Ellen As New Judge

“American Idol” fans might not know what to expect when Ellen DeGeneres joins the judge’s table in January, but four former contestants tell Access Hollywood they think the talk show host will shine.

Paula Abdul Channels Ellen DeGeneres on VH1’s ‘Divas Live’

Paula Abdul had some fun Thursday night at VH1’s “Divas Live” when she took the stage dressed as her replacement on “American Idol.”

Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson Become Official Divas On VH1 Special

There’s a new class of divas in town — and they’re ready to rock with attitude.

Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus and Kelly Clarkson were among the new inductees at the “VH1 Divas” concert Thursday night.

Nick Jonas On Russell Brand Returning To The VMAs: ‘We Hope He Has A Good Time’

The Jonas Brothers won’t be attending this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, but despite being the butt of several jokes by Russell Brand at last year’s ceremony, they wish the British comedian well when he sets out to host the show again on September 13.

Exclusive: Paula Abdul Confirms Vegas Show In The Works; Talks Simon Cowell’s Phone Call To Her Mom

Paula Abdul is heading to Las Vegas for her own show.

At a Sunday night soiree in Los Angeles to celebrate Lifetime’s primetime hit “Drop Dead Diva,” which Paula guest stars on in episodes airing September 13 and October 11, the former “American Idol” judge confirmed the rumors she is about to get her own show in Sin City.

Lindsay Lohan, John Mayer, Ashton Kutcher & More Share Their Grief Online Over DJ AM’s Death

As news of Adam Goldstein — aka DJ AM’s — death broke, star pals of the celebrity DJ quickly hit Twitter in droves sharing their grief with the world.

Shanna Moakler, whose ex-husband, Travis Barker, survived a plane crash with Goldstein almost a year ago, seemed to be the first star to share her condolences on the social networking site.

Paula Abdul To Host ‘VH1 Divas’

Paula Abdul might not be on “American Idol” any longer, but the singer is still surrounding herself with some of music’s best singers – and they’re all divas!

Jordin Sparks Joins Britney’s ‘Circus’

Jordin Sparks is bringing the “Battlefield” to the “Circus.”

The star will join the second leg of “The Circus Featuring Britney Spears” tour, Britney announced on her official Web site on Friday.

Jordin Sparks Talks ‘Battlefield,’ Michael Jackson

Jordin Sparks is living a high-decibel life.

She’s traveling across the country as a special guest on the Jonas Brothers tour, performing at arenas packed with girls who, as Sparks puts it, “scream way up here, and they just hold it for four-hours straight.”

And even away from the stage, resting in her downtown hotel room on a weekend afternoon, the 2007 American Idol winner is met with the shrill yelps of yet another fan. This time, it’s her dog Maggie.

On The Download: The Best Dance Remixes Of The First Half Of 2009

As I’ve done every six months in this column, I’m going to play tribute to the long-lost Billboard charts category of Hot Club / Dance music, and list out the remixes which I think deserve the most kudos for the first half of 2009.

Some of you will love that I’m writing about this for Access Hollywood. Others of you will be bored out of your minds.

But you might want to take a listen to my #1, an infectious new Kelly Rowland song that you probably haven’t heard yet.